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Kroger Promises More Local Products on Shelves Post-Merger

Kroger will boost the number of local products on its shelves by 10% following the supermarket giant’s planned…

News September 22
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Foot Locker has opened its new community-focused store in Chicago, which will include a rolling calendar of local programming and events to engage the community.

Foot Locker Continues Shift to Community Stores with New Chicago Location

Foot Locker has opened its new community-focused store at the Chatham Ridge Shopping Center in Chicago. The exterior…

News September 22
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Walmart has introduced a new subscription service.

Walmart Adds Subscription Service for Everyday Essentials

Walmart is continuing its encroachment onto Amazon’s turf with the addition of a new subscription service for repeat…

News September 21
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Uniqlo Charity T-Shirt Project Raises $4.77 Million for Global Peace Activities

Coinciding with the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, Uniqlo reported that its Peace for All charity…

News September 21
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Treat, no Trick: NRF Forecasts Halloween Spending will Hit Record $12.2 Billion

Total spending on Halloween is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year, up from 2022’s record…

News September 21
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Amazon has created a virtual store based on Godolikin University from the upcoming series Gen V.

Amazon Brings its Newest Series Gen V to Life with Shoppable Virtual Experience

Amazon has launched a new virtual experience where fans can shop for products from Prime Video series and…

News September 20
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The first-ever Walmart Pet Services center.

Walmart Pilots Pet Services Center in Georgia

Walmart has opened its first-ever Pet Services center at the same store in Dallas, Ga. where it piloted…

News September 20
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Amazon, Target, Macy’s Plan to Hire Combined 388,000 Employees for the Holidays

Some of the biggest retailers in the U.S., including Amazon, Target and Macy’s, have announced their plans for…

News September 20
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Timex Decides It’s Time for a Circular Program for Watches

Timex will seek to keep watches “on wrists and out of landfills” with the debut of its Timex…

News September 20
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